Multicolored UFO over Oregon in 1966

Summary

In December 1966, a witness in Corvallis, Oregon, observed a glowing object appearing orange and red, moving slowly across the sky. The phenomenon lasted several minutes and was seen from the ground with visual observation. Although the report mentions the possibility of a weather balloon, investigators concluded it was not the cause of the sighting. Winds came from the northwest, and the observer noted the object moving between clouds, making any clear identification difficult. The lack of physical evidence and the inability to correlate with known flights add mystery to this case.

The official report offered no definitive explanation and rated the sighting reliability as moderate. This case is one of three recorded within an eight-minute period, suggesting there may have been atmospheric or optical conditions contributing to the perception of the object. Despite investigations, the origin of the UFO remains unknown.